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Alabama Slammer

The Alabama Slammer is a fruity shot made with Southern Comfort, Amaretto, Sloe Gin and Orange Juice. It is shaken and served in a shot glass, about 13% ABV.

Method
Shaken
Glass
Shot glass
Served
Shot
Strength
About 13% ABV
Family
Shot
Flavour
Fruity

Ingredients

How to make it

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a shot glass.

Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.

About the Alabama Slammer

A fruity Southern classic from the 1970s. Made famous by Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail (1988).

Missing something?

  • No Amaretto? Use Frangelico (Hazelnut instead of almond)
  • No Sloe Gin? Use Crème de Mûre (Blackberry instead of sloe; sweeter)
  • No Sloe Gin? Use Crème de Cassis (Blackcurrant instead of sloe; sweeter)
  • No Orange Juice? Use Orange (Squeeze fresh: 1 orange gives about 70 ml)
  • No Orange Juice? Use Blood Orange Juice (Berry-like and deep red)

All swaps for Amaretto, Sloe Gin and Orange Juice

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